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Schools in 94609 — Oakland, California

94609 has 3 ranked schools averaging a composite score of 44.3 — 1.3 points near the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 30.4 to 64.5, a 34.1-point spread.

How 94609 schools perform

Oakland 94609's 3 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 44.3 — 1.3 points near the California state average of 45.5. The top-ranked school is Peralta Elementary with a composite of 64.5 and 46.5% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 26.2% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 7.2 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94609, a signal that early gains may not be sustained.

Chronic absenteeism across 94609 averages 25.5%, below the state average of 18.7%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

Avg Composite
44.3
State avg: 45.5
Score Range
34.1
30.4 – 64.5
Avg Exceeded %
26.2%
State avg: 21.0%
Schools Ranked
3
With composite scores

How 94609 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip Code City Schools Avg Score vs 94609
94609 Oakland 3 44.3
94607 Oakland 4 30.4 -13.8
94611 Piedmont 7 59.7 +15.5
94606 Oakland 4 39.5 -4.8
94605 Oakland 5 30.0 -14.3
94603 Oakland 5 27.4 -16.8

All schools in 94609

# School County Score Exceeded Met+ Absent Susp.
1 Peralta Elementary
Oakland Unified
Alameda 64.5 46.5% 72.5% 3.7% 0.6%
2 Emerson Elementary
Oakland Unified
Alameda 37.9 24.0% 42.3% 32.3% 1.6%
3 Sankofa United Elementary
Oakland Unified
Alameda 30.4 8.1% 14.9% 40.4% 7.1%

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